About University of Caldas
Founded in 1943 in Manizales, the University of Caldas can trace its roots back to the Instituto Universitario de Caldas set up 30 years earlier.
The university is spread across four campuses in Manizales.
Undergraduates can choose to study from the six main faculties: agricultural sciences, law and social sciences, natural and exact sciences, health sciences, engineering, or arts and humanities.
Postgraduates also have the option to study a master's degree in agricultural production systems, biomedical sciences, chemistry, culture and drugs, design and interactive creation, earth sciences, education, English didactics, family studies and development, fito pathology, gerontology, philosophy, rural societies, social sciences, and veterinary sciences.
Doctoral degrees are also offered include agricultural sciences, biomedical sciences, design and interactive creation, and educational sciences.
Classes are also offered in six regional centres while the "Virtual Campus" offers eight courses including a MOOC which translates as "Coffee : Science, Passion and Perspectives".
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- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
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- 27,456Number of FTE Students(1)
- 49 : 51Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
Subjects taught at University of Caldas
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Law
- Law
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
Life sciences
- Sport Science
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Veterinary Science
Engineering & technology
- General Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Social sciences
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
Computer science
- Computer Science
Education
- Education